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RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HYPERMOBILE BODIES

Bendy & Bad-Ass

Live sessions Thursdays 10-11:15am Eastern Time
August 28th-October 2nd 2025

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Dumbell training for bendy people

You will learn general concepts for functional strength training including progression, rate of perceived exertion, pacing, and considerations for rep schemes. We will explore four main categories of exercise relevant for daily life: squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling. 

Exercises will be modifiable for various ability levels, and will take into account the unique needs of the hypermobile body.

What to Expect:

Here's what we will cover in the 6-week series:

Functional Strength

We will focus on four categories of functional strength training exercises: squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling. 
Track Your Progress

Learn tools for accurately perceiving how hard you are working and when to add more weight.
Prioritize Recovery

Track exercise tolerance and recovery after each session.
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Resistance training for bendy bodies

$120

âś“ 6 Live Strength Training Sessions
âś“ Recordings of each class to review & repeat
✓ Pre-recorded tutorials for each exercise
âś“ Guidance on what weights to purchase or borrow

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hey there, i'm LIbby

Your strength coach and hypermobile bestie

I'm a doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Yoga Therapist specializing in the treatment of hypermobility syndromes, chronic pain and yoga-related injuries. As a person living with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I am committed to raising awarenes about hypermobility syndromes and offering resources to help my fellow zebras thrive.

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Don't see your question below? Send us an email at [email protected] and we'll get back to you ASAP!

When are the live sessions again?

We'll meet Thursdays at 10am Eastern inside our course platform (similar to Zoom). Classes start on March 27th 2025 and run through May 1st. 

What if I can't attend the sessions live?

All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our course platform within 30 minutes of when we finish. While it's helpful to attend live when possible in order to receive individual feedback, it is not required in order to benefit from the series.

How long will I have access to the recordings?

You can access the recordings for one year after the session ends. This means you can continue to progress by following along multiple times while slowly increasing the weights you use.

What equipment will I need?

You will need two sets of dumbbells. These can often be purchased used on Facebook marketplace or even borrowed if you want to try out strength training before purchasing equipment. You'll receive more details after you register.

What if I've never done any strength training before?

This series is open to all levels. Each exercise can be progressed or regressed by increasing or decreasing weights and increasing or decreasing stability. Since POTS (postural orthopedic tachycardia syndrome) is common in people with hypermobility, most exercises in this series will include options to perform them from the ground (an example of increasing stability).

What if I am afraid of injury or struggle with exercise intolerance?

The trainer for this series is a Dr of Physical Therapy who specializes in treating hypermobility and has experience in helping clients overcome exercise intolerance. As part of the course, you will learn how to use tracking tools to study exercise tolerance and exercise recovery after each session. There may be a bit of trial and error as you learn your body's signals, but you'll be supported and guided with expertise every step of the way.

Why Dumbells?

Here's why I recommend dumbbell training for bendy bodies:

Joint Stability

Dumbbells present a progression from using bodyweight or resistance bands and can help build greater stability in hypermobile joints. Most hypermobile people under-load their joints due to fear, lack of training, and exercise intolerance. In this series, I will support you to find the right level of training for your current condition.

Body Awareness:

Resistance offers tactile feedback, which can improve awareness of body position. This is crucial for individuals with hypermobility as they may have difficulties with coordination and balance. The best antidote is slow movement with feedback from outside the body such as the floor, wall, and yes - weights.

Customization

Dumbbells come in various weight increments, allowing you to gradually increase the intensity as you get stronger. This is important for people with hypermobility who may need to start with lighter resistance to avoid overexertion and it helps beginners gradually build strength and avoid overtraining.

Versatility

Dumbbells can be used for a wide range of exercises, targeting different muscle groups and movement patterns. In this series, there will be options for most of the exercises to be performed while lying on the ground for those who get dizzy easily or  have POTS (common among folks with hypermobility syndromes).

Progressive

Dumbbells are a perfect step between resistance bands and barbell training because they will allow you to progress to moderate-heavy loads. If you have been focused on bodyweight exercise (or resistance bands), dumbbells can help you to overcome training plateaus and learn how strong you truly are.

Space-saving & Cost-Saving

Dumbbells don’t take up much space when compared with other equipment such as barbells and squat racks. They are also less expensive than barbell equipment and easier to find used.

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